Our Process
Step 1: Choose a Style
The first step in ordering your custom architectural fireplace or mantel is selecting the style you envision. You can browse a wide range of past designs in our gallery for inspiration. If you have a sketch or photo in mind, we’re happy to collaborate and help bring it to life. We also work seamlessly with drawings provided by your architect or designer. Our team is highly adaptable and experienced in crafting everything from clean modern pieces to classic traditional styles.
Step 2: Choose a Colour and a Finish
With several colour samples to choose from, we offer something to suit just about every taste.
We offer an extensive selection of standard textures to complement your custom mantel design. Each bringing its own distinct character and depth to the final piece.
Custom colour or finish samples can be made upon request for a nominal charge
Step 3: Choose a Size
Product size can be dictated by site parameters. As such, we invite you to contact us in the initial design process to answer any questions you may have. If required, we may suggest a site visit to understand your project requirements and help develop a design based on those requirements. Site visits create value for our clients by eliminating potential miscalculations in a project by allowing us to take proper measurements, consider the full product environment, and identify any problems before they occur, thus avoiding any additional costs.
Step 4: Quotation
Once the style, colour/finish, and size of your desired product is finalized, we will put together a quotation of the associated costs to manufacture and install your project. If you are satisfied with the details of your quotation, you may then choose to accept our quotation, we will then do a final site measure if required and provide you with your drawings.
Step 5: Scheduling of Production
Once we receive your deposit, your project goes into production. While lead times may vary, we can typically get started within a week to two weeks.
Step 6: Product Manufacture
All of our mantels are proudly crafted in-house from start to finish. Each project begins with custom concrete moulds, specifically made for your design. Our skilled team oversee every detail to ensure your mantel is built according to the approved drawings, selected colour, and desired finish.
Step 7: Install
Once your product is complete, we will contact you to schedule an install date. Our skilled team will then come to your site to install your product. Installation for a typical surround can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the size of the product and site parameters. Cladding can be done in phases on site or all at once with most installs taking anywhere from a full day to a few weeks depending on the scope. Any clamps or shimming that are used to secure the product at install will be removed by us once the product has set and is deemed safe to do so.